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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
1
A one mile underground nuclear burst in Colorado marked the largest test so far to stimulate trillions of cubic feet of natural gas. Three 30 kiloton devices exploded successfully in the cave rocks, part of an Atomic Energy Commission project to unlock vast gas reserves.
Odle testifies that Mitchell made major Nixon campaign decisions from May 1971 while at the Justice Department until his resignation in March 1972. He says ultimate campaign authority rested in the White House and recalls routine Mitchell approvals for office space and cars as hearings begin.
The Texas House approved a 1.8 billion six year school finance measure 94 to 44, boosting local district funding and overhauling the system. Senator Aikin is expected to carry it in the Senate, but a 48 hour delay rule could hinder quick action before adjournment. Lt. Gov. Hobby supports governor Briscoe’s delay recommendation.
Cape Kennedy officials announced a five day delay for the Skylab astronauts return and repair flight. Charles Conrad Jr Joseph Kerwin and Paul Weitz may fly a rescue mission to install a shield against sun heat. Televised coverage could bring the drama to a global audience.
The Commissioners Court did not increase library funding from 1500 to 5000 annually but approved allocating 5000 to the library building fund from Revenue Sharing. They okayed replacing six wooden square poles with steel at a cost of 50.59 and monthly electric/service upkeep of 25.50 with West Texas Utilities.
Mrs Joyce Roberts Grand Marshal of the Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star will be honored at a tea in Childress May 20 from 2 to 4 p m at the Woman's Department Club. She will be joined by Grand Officers and CES members from districts across the state with Host Chapter groups from Childress Dodson Hedley Matador Memphis Paducah Spur Turkey and Wellington. Co chairmen are Mrs Louise Copeland and Mrs Irby Scott both of Childress.
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Ellen Staggs 85 will be at 4 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Estelline Rev Henry Rhynes will officiate burial in Fairview Cemetery Memphis by Spicer Funeral Home She died Tuesday at 7 07 p m in Childress General Hospital She was born in Leighton Alabama lived in Shamrock many years moved to Hall County in 1938 She married John Henry Staggs in 1915 in Estelline and he died in 1965 Survivors include one son Lyona Dow of Spearman four daughters Georgie Eulene Scott Quida Imogene Stephenson both of Fort Collins Colorado Sallie May Darling of Childress and Minta Lodell Reed of Anton two brothers Gus B Stephenson of Albuquerque and Harlo of Phoenix 11 grand children 22 great grandchildren
Mrs. Alma Eikman operator of the Western Motel reports two men pulled a knife and demanded valuables around 9 50 p m. The parrot began talking startling the robbers who fled after stealing about 50 dollars. Roadblocks set but no arrests by morning. The suspects were described as two white men about 35 with one bearded and bushy hair and the other clean shaved.
James McCord, famed as a talkative conspirator, set the Watergate revelations in motion with a March letter to Judge Sirica alleging pressure on defendants to plead guilty and silence. He then faced Senate investigators later that day, offering information on the scandal’s key figures.
Chief Alvis Maddox announces crackdown on motorcycles with no muffler or improper noise. After prior warnings, tickets will carry fines to curb complaints in the city.
Mary Alice Mitchell dies in Post at age 83 and funeral services are planned for 2 p.m. Saturday at Newberry Funeral Home. Rev. Paul Henderson will officiate with burial in Childress Cemetery. Pallbearers include R. A. Bain and others. she was born November 16, 1890 in Lawrenceburg Tennessee and came to Childress as a child. She married James W. Mitchell Sr. who died in 1937. survivors include James W. Mitchell Jr. of Post and five sisters-in-law.
Wayland Wright announces that 15 players have agreed to participate in the Greenbelt Bowl Football Classic on August 11. He notes acceptances come in at about five daily and 44 of over 100 nominated boys have been chosen, with all accepted nominators asked to select a queen candidate.
The Order of the Eastern Star will hold an annual Memorial Service after a covered-dish salad supper at 6 30 p.m. in the Masonic Hall. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals abated the appeal of Eugene Pearson who was convicted of burglary here and is now living in Amarillo.
A vacant house at 805 Avenue B Nw. was destroyed by fire at 12 30 a m Wednesday. Firemen reported the blaze was out of control upon arrival and that they could only prevent the fire from spreading.
The event sponsored by the Childress Jaycees was called off due to a scheduling conflict with the band. It will be rescheduled at a later date.
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